HCT Summer Semesters
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is offering all learners throughout the UAE to expand their horizons during summer, by enrolling in a wide range of over 300 courses across varied programs, which will be offered during the HCT Summer Semester.
Enroll in the HCT Summer Semester and expand your horizons
Programs
Applied Communications
Arabic and Emirati Studies
Business
Computer Information Science
Education
Engineering Technology & Sciences
General Education
Health Sciences
Tuition, Fees & Payment
The courses offered in the HCT Summer Semester are fee-paying, as per the following details.
The following fees are payable by all applicants:
- Application fees: AED 250 (Non-refundable).
- Tuition fees:
| Academic Division | Tuition per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Engineering | AED 2,500 per credit |
| Health Sciences | AED 2,500 per credit |
| Information Communication Technology | AED 2,500 per credit |
| Education | AED 2,100 per credit |
| Business | AED 2,100 per credit |
- The tuition fees do not apply to currently enrolled HCT students.
Payments will be received by individual Campus Finance Officers.
HCT Alumni are entitled to a 20% discount on tuition fees, upon producing a relevant proof of graduation from an HCT campus.
Refund Guidelines:
| Summer | Refund Percentage |
|---|---|
| Before May 20 | 100% |
| From May 20 to May 21 | 80% |
| After May 22 | 0% |
Admission Eligibility
HCT’s Summer Semester 2025 courses are open to:
- New High School graduates who have earned a High School certificate during 2024
- Current undergraduates at a college/university who would like to study for a summer semester
- Other interested learners from the industry or community
To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the minimum requirements below:
Bachelor courses:
- High School average – Elite or equivalent: 60%
- High School average – Advanced or equivalent: 70%
- High School average – General, Applied, or equivalent: 80%
- One of the following English proficiency requirements:
- High school English grade: 80%
- IELTS Academic band score: 5.0
Diploma courses:
- High School average – Elite, Advanced, or equivalent: 60%
- High School average – General, Applied, or equivalent: 70%
- One of the following English proficiency requirements:
- High School English grade: 70%
- IELTS Academic band score: 4.5
To apply for the Summer Semester, all applicants must upload the following documents with their application:
- Copy of High School certificate.
- Copy of valid English language proficiency test certificate.
- Recent color passport-style photograph of at least 300 dpi resolution (maximum 2 MB in size).
- Copy of valid Emirates ID card – both sides.
Please note that all successful applicants must adhere to and comply with HCT regulations and terms of conduct.
Course Search
Step 1: Click on the link
Step 2: From the dropdown box, select 202230 – Summer 2023.
Step 3: Select a subject and click on search
